5 Amazing Benefits of Aluminum Dock Plates
                     5 Amazing Benefits of 
Aluminum Dock Plates
Golden Gate Rack 
• Dock plates are a practical and effective solution for safe 
loading and unloading of trucks and trailers. You might have 
seen them in action before, however, completely unaware 
about their benefits. This article discusses 5 benefits of 
aluminum dock plates and their effectiveness in bay area. 
• Dock plates are similar in design to dock boards. Quite often, 
they are even mistaken as steel boards; however there are 
many differences between the two. Aluminum dock plates are 
ideal for lightweight unloading, because they present a not 
only as cost efficient solution but also a more practical choice 
along with many other benefits.
Lightweight, Remains Fixed in 
Place
• Aluminum dock plates are lightweight ramps that can be used 
as bridge between a loading dock and the vehicle carrying 
items to be loaded. The dock plate comes with bolted on steel 
legs which provide a grip to protect the plate from getting 
displaced or dislocated. With the help of legs, the workers can 
work freely without any fear of plate slip out because the 
plate remains fixed in place. The two hand holes on dock plate 
make it easier move and set the plate in a desired place. The 
lightweight aluminum allows the dock plate to be carried 
easily, and they can be set up by even one person. This 
means, a dock plate can be set up without any external help. 
Smooth Entry and Exit
• While working in a docking setting, the beveled edges on 
aluminum dock plates allow a smooth exit and entrance, and also 
help keep the plate in place. Made from diamond deck aluminum, 
this style of lightweight aluminum can be used for a variety of 
purposes. The design helps to stop water, snow, and oil and filters 
other debris from gathering, and creating any blockades as you try 
to unload shipment from the back of a truck trailer, the other way 
around. The diamond pattern also enhances traction compared to 
flat sheet of aluminum would. With the help of this safety 
measure, a large number of accidents can be avoided which 
otherwise can occur when the aluminum dock plate gets wet and 
slippery. To make it safer to operate and prevent injury, safety 
chains can be used to lift, move and lower the plate into a place.
Safety Measures
• Having discussed the design and features of dock plates, here 
are some safety measures to ensure safe operation:
Use Proper Lifting Techniques
• Although a dock plate is much lighter to operate with, that 
does not mean you can lift it carelessly. No doubt it is much 
lighter; however, it is still reasonably heavy. Hence it must be 
lifted by two workers using safe lifting techniques.
• While moving the dock plate, both workers must move 
together, as close to the plate as possible. It would be easier 
to lift the dock place by bending from their knees instead of 
their backs and keeping their spines as straight as possible. 
While moving the plates, the plate must be held as close to 
their bodies as possible. It should be lifted by pushing up from 
their legs instead of pulling with their arms.
Make Sure the Plate Is Secure
• Always make sure the plate is secure before using it. While 
using a Dock Plate Hayward it should cross completely into 
the trailer. Before anyone uses it, make sure that it is secure 
so that it doesn’t move while someone is on it. Working under 
a dock plate is strictly forbidden, even if you think it is secure. 
Golden Gate Rack Dock Plate Bay 
Area
• Dock plate safety is a lot about common sense. The problem 
arises when workers don’t always heed common sense, and 
remain busy in favor of getting the job done efficiently. That’s 
where Golden gate Rack provides professional, safe and 
efficient services. 
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